Currie Sands and the Rhinns of Islay lighthouse

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Picture of a small beach in a rocky cove, a lighthouse on a small island in the distance
Currie Sands and the Rhinns of Islay lighthouse

Currie Sands is one of the smallest beaches on Islay, but still very popular. While on the west coast it is protected from the Atlantic. There are nice views to the Rhinns of Islay lighthouse from the beach.

Wave rushing into Saligo River, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a wave from the sea rolling into the mouth of a small river
Wave rushing into Saligo River, Isle of Islay

Looking down on to the mouth of Saligo River where it flows into Saligo Bay and the Atlantic. Near high tide a wave rolls in, breaks and rushes up the river for a bit.

June evening sun at Saligo Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a low June sun over a beach flanked by rocks and dunes
June evening sun at Saligo Bay, Isle of Islay

Some beautiful June evening sun on the west coast of Islay, despite an approaching cloud bank (it moved through later, briefly blocking the sun). Looking out from between the dunes at the southern end of Saligo Bay, with the beach and the Atlantic stretching out into the distance.